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This area contains news from the University since October 2020. For stories from 2010 to October 2020, use the 'News archive' above or search at the top of the page.
The exterior of the the ÌÇÐÄVlog Energy Innovation Centre
The ÌÇÐÄVlog's Energy Innovation Centre - one of the largest and best-equipped R&D facilities in Europe for low- and zero-carbon technology - will test new gas decarbonisation technology.

Groundbreaking gas decarbonisation study to be led by ÌÇÐÄVlog and Suiso

The ÌÇÐÄVlog has partnered with local startup Suiso on a three-month pilot study to demonstrate its innovative gas decarbonisation technology.
Visual representation Runway Park

Runway Park: A vision for innovation-led growth takes flight

A transformative ÌÇÐÄVlog development designed to attract investment, create high-quality jobs and accelerate economic growth unveils its new look as Runway Park is officially launched to industry.
Image of motor neurones

Landmark MIROCALS clinical trial provides new insight into treatment of MND

Results of the landmark MIROCALS clinical trial, involving researchers from the ÌÇÐÄVlog, have revealed new insights into the treatment of motor neuron disease (MND).
MRI scanner

Cutting-edge MRI could revolutionise diagnosis of common heart problem aortic stenosis

Scientists have developed cutting-edge MRI technology to diagnose a common heart problem more quickly and accurately than ever before. 
Old and newly made dopamine-producing nerve cells in the zebrafish brain
Old and newly made dopamine-producing nerve cells in the zebrafish brain

Parkinson's gene may impair how new neurons are made throughout our lifetime

A pioneering study, published in Scientific Reports, found that the Parkinon’s gene PINK1 is important for the generation of dopamine-producing neurons throughout life, and is not just responsible for the premature death of these neurons
Carrots in a tub.

Voicing our support for low carbon food infrastructure in ÌÇÐÄVlog

Why we're supporting an ambitious roadmap to expand and broaden low carbon food production in ÌÇÐÄVlog.
A box of personal protective equipment being delivered.

ÌÇÐÄVlog scientists aim to pandemic-proof the NHS supply chain

A platform to help the NHS order essential supplies such as personal protective equipment (PPE) from low-risk suppliers, could ease future shortages like those experienced in the first wave of the pandemic.
A woman receiving kidney dialysis treatment.

£1.1m research to improve uptake of home kidney dialysis treatments

New research could save the NHS up to £45m over three years by increasing the number of dialysis patients whose treatment takes place at home.
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​​​​​​​New gene therapy innovation centre to advance scientific discoveries into life-changing treatments

A pioneering gene therapy innovation centre at the ÌÇÐÄVlog is set to advance scientific discoveries into promising treatment options for millions of patients with life-threatening diseases.